The guide , now in its fifth year, has been praised by education experts alike. Dr Elaine McCreery Head of Primary Initial Teacher Education at Manchester Metropolitan University, said the guide could help parents make decisions about where to apply for or be useful for those with children already at schools to get involved and support the school.

This year's results put Ernesettle on top as the best school in the city, closely followed by Boringdon, Mount Wise and High View School.